JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While DEC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DEC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years DEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DEC's Return On Assets of 3.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.76%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 8.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(5.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.76% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.13%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.34%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Gross Margin (53.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.13% | ||
| GM | 53.71% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
DEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DEC (1.20) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is a neutral value as DEC would need 5.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.48, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DEC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.9%
2.3 Liquidity
DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DEC (1.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.95, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.43%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% on average per year.
DEC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.22%.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-3.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
3.2 Future
DEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.32% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79, DEC is valued correctly.
64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.28), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.32.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DEC.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say DEC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.99.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPA:DEC (7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.47
+0.1 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.31B
Analysts71.76
Price Target20.47 (32.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.93%
PT rev (3m)-5.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY24.49%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY34.12%
SpS16.96
BVpS10.28
TBVpS-0.67
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.76% | ||
| ROCE | 7.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.11% | ||
| OM | 12.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.13% | ||
| GM | 53.71% | ||
| FCFM | 22.33% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 313.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
F-Score8
WACC4.9%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-3.93%
EPS Next Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.03%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year93.52%
EBIT Next 3Y31.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.37%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y2.63%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%